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April 20, 2013

Dow 16,000!Barron's latest Big Money poll -- reflecting more optimism than ever about the stock market's prospects -- indicates the Dow could hit that level by the middle of next year. Why tech should shine, and why money managers are bearish on bonds.

A Smart Alternative to Junk Bonds High-yield bonds aren't the only way to get decent income these days. The shares of business-development companies can offer higher yields and greater safety. Barron's looks at four good bets.

Chiquita Brands Has Appeal The banana seller's shares are up 30% since management said it would refocus its efforts on its two core lines of business -- bananas and packaged salads. But further upside is likely, as
Chiquita's
restructuring bears fruit, Barron's reports.

Investors' Complaint About Portnoy's Management Activist investors are battling real-estate investors Barry Portnoy and son Adam over the future of
CommonWealth
real-estate investment trust. If the activists succeed in unseating the board and bringing in new trustees, the REIT's shares could rise, Barron's says.

This week, Barron'sinterviews Scott Minerd, chief investment officer of Guggenheim Partners. He thinks gold's crash foreshadows a fairly healthy correction for stocks -- followed by a 10-to-15-year period of U.S. prosperity.

European Trader: Adidas Will Outrun the Pack German shoe and sports-gear maker Adidas -- whose brands include Reebok, TaylorMade, and Rockport -- should be a winner for investors as sales and profits increase. Barron's takes a closer look.

Asian Trader: Shopping, Carefully, at China's VIPshop VIPshop has grown to become China's leading online discounter of brands. However, some questions have arisen about possible trademark violations, Barron's says. Signs of trouble could put the stock on sale at a discount.